COVID-19 has had a significant impact on people all over the world. The pandemic delayed sports globally for months and stadiums were empty upon their return. One team that’s noticed the impact of the virus is Orlando City B.
The OCB roster is largely made up of first-year professionals. Many of these players came out of the club’s academy and are still teenagers. The goal is to have them develop by playing against players that are older, stronger, and more experienced. Ideally, this will help them prepare for when they’re needed for the first team.
The USL League One season was about to begin when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.